This is complex professional and/or limited supervisory work involving the design, maintenance review and analysis of financial records and controls. Employees in this class perform complex professional accounting operations applying principles and methods in accordance with established accounting regulations and procedures. Work in this class is distinguished from Accountant I by a broader scope of duties, independence of action expected and the solution to more difficult accounting problems. General supervision is received but independent judgment and initiative is required. Supervision may be exercised over employees.   

 

Review and release all AP invoice 'Holds' submitted by Account Clerk II;

Process all Stop payment Voids and other requested Voids;

Invoice cancellation as requested by Account Clerk II;

Alternate with AP Manager in preparing the Weekly AP Invoice report;

Create and Approve Payment Batches;

Monthly review and corrections to 1099 invoices -- coordinate resolution with Vendor Maintenance person in the Purchasing Office;

Coordinate and prepare the entire 1099 process at year-end - Payment reports, 1099 forms; and final 1099 electronic report to IT;

Work with vendors on more complex invoice issues (escalated from Account Clerk II);

Research and resolve escheatment checks as presented by Accounting;

Review and process all Benefits "Wire" payment;

Assist with import and review of IExpense employee reimbursements;

Approve all Stop Payment requests;

Approve all Vendor Action requests;

Research AP checks returned to PGCPS;

Research all prepare deposit advice for all checks payable to PGCPS and received in Accounts Payable;

Backup for AP Manager;

Backup for any AP position as needed; and

Coordinate and prepare year-end accrual spreadsheet for PO related invoices.

 

 

 

Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and application of such to a variety of accounting transactions and problems (i.e. account reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal entries, closing of accounts, preparation of year- end schedules, etc.);

Thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures;

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and financial problems and to develop recommendations for their solution;

Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports on complex financial activity;

Proficiency in PC based word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs; and

Experience with an Oracle financial system desirable; effective communication skills; and the ability to plan, organize, and where necessary assign, and supervise work.

 

 

 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field required, with a minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant preferably in a government agency and ideally in a school system working with restricted programs; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

 

None Required.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.